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Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises for Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome
Led by Ibadat International University, Islamabad · Updated on 2026-05-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
9 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Maitland mobilization combined with Kendall exercises versus Kendall exercises alone on pain and postural alignment in adults with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS). Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by muscle imbalance leading to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. The study will evaluate pain intensity, craniovertebral angle, thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder posture
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises for Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 to 45 years
- Neck and/or upper thoracic pain lasting more than 6 weeks
- Pain severity greater than 5 on the visual analogue scale
- Pain worsened by maintaining prolonged postures
- Adults diagnosed with Upper Cross Syndrome
- Diagnosis includes thoracic kyphosis over 40 degrees, craniovertebral angle under 50 degrees, and acromion-to-couch distance over 2.5 cm based on normative values
You will not qualify if you...
- History of neck or shoulder surgery or trauma
- Presence of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout
- Pregnancy
- Neurological conditions affecting upper limb function
- Cardiovascular problems
- Congenital conditions like torticollis or scoliosis
- Disc prolapse or other spine issues
- Currently taking any medication or undergoing physical therapy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan, 25000
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Research Team
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Naeem Ullah, DPT, MS-PT MSK
CONTACT
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Fatima Amjad, DPT, MS-PT Sports, PHD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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